Rev. ed. of: Textbook of international health / Paul F. Basch. 2nd ed. 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The historical origins of modern international health -- International health agencies, activities, and other actors -- The political economy of health and development -- What do we know, what do we need to know, and why it matters : data on health -- Epidemiologic profiles of global health and disease -- Societal determinants of health and social inequalities in health -- Health under crisis -- Globalization, trade, work, and health -- Health and the environment -- Health economics and the economics of health -- Understanding and organizing health care systems -- Toward healthy societies : from ideas to action -- Doing international health.